“When everything is uncertain, everything that is important becomes clear.” 2020 has to be the most uncertain year ever for most of us. We weren’t prepared for COVID-19. I mean, who goes into a new year preparing for the eventuality of a pandemic? Nobody that I know about. If someone had told us that before midyear, we would be walking around with face masks and observing social distancing, it would have sounded ABSURD. Social distancing, what the heck?! But this is our current reality.
The effects of this pandemic are obvious, enormous and overwhelming; both positively and negatively. It’s a list of many things and one thing I’m sure of, is that our emotions have been on a rollercoaster ride at different times since the lockdown. How long will COVID-19 stay? When is it ending? When will I be able to walk around freely again? When will schools reopen? When will it be okay to go to the market without a face mask? When will I be able to go church and hear the choir sing, to dance and actually see the priest at the altar? When will it be okay to host parties again? When will the news headlines switch from COVID-19 updates to announcing the winner of the UEFA Champions League? To hug your friends and give them a proper handshake without feeling weird about it; WHEN? Oh, the uncertainty.
It’s okay to acknowledge these feelings and ask as many questions as possible. It only becomes a problem when you can’t snap out of it. COVID-19 is not the end of the world and the way I’ve come to see it, it’s like a time for reflection, discovery and reinvention. Being a Nigerian in Nigeria doesn’t make things easier but we have to make the most of the situation.
Lately, I’ve been paying more attention to my mental health, trying to be mindful of my thoughts, filtering the sort of information I let in, learning and unlearning habits. Basically, I’m trying to become a better version of myself. I won’t even lie to you and say it has been easy because it hasn’t. It’s been a struggle. I can’t be 100% all the time because whether I like it or not, I’m human and feelings must be felt.
About some favorite things, there’s one verse in the Bible that I love so much because it gives me peace of mind- Matthew chapter 6, verse 34; “So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.” God is just perfect.
I enjoy Twitter but I’m also a lover of YouTube and these are my top 5 YouTube channels at the moment; Sisi Yemmie, Ava Anthony , Kingsley Okonkwo, Sprouts and Ted-Ed. YouTube Music is like my favorite app right now because MUSIC. Lol!
A very big shout out to all the front liners. You guys are amazing. It takes a lot of bravery to do what you do. May God continue to strengthen you. I believe we will all come out of this stronger than before. It’s just a matter of time.
My lovely readers, how have you been lately? Hope all is well with you and yours? Tired of the new normal? Do share your thoughts with me. Let’s talk!
PS; My face mask is from @2630creationz on Instagram. Do check out their page.
And yes, this too shall pass. 🙂
I can’t believe I will say this… But I miss Mass in the church, one which I did take for granted without paying much attention to it. I missed my friends, my family and a whole lot. I can’t wait this to be over.
You look beautiful girl….
Aww! I totally understand how you feel. We’ll get through this. 🤗 Thanks for the compliment! 💛
I just can’t wait for all these to be over…
I just wish we could REWIND
Honestly, I wish we could rewind. I pray that we come out better from this. 💛
The pandemic hasn’t been all negative for me. I have gotten the opportunity to spend time with family and actually enjoy it. Also, there’s now a clearer picture about life as a whole. It should be cherished as long as one breathes.
Yes! This is so lovely. I can say the same but I get tired sometimes😅 Above all, thank God for the gift of life.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us! 💛
Really, as a teacher, I look forward to holidays but this one is just overwhelmingly tiring cos I don’t even know when it will end.
And then, I realized how much I truly love my job and tutoring kids and right now I miss it so much.
This too shall pass!
Aww. I can imagine how you feel. I’m sure your kids miss you too. We’ll get through this. 💛
Tomorrow will be better I believe , when this is all over ,I’m putting my hobbies to work , like travelling.
I believe so too. That’s a good idea. I love traveling as well and I think I’ll do more of it after this pandemic ends.
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